BOLD Justice

BOLD JUSTICE

Broward Organized Leaders Doing Justice (BOLD Justice) is an organization of religious congregations throughout Broward County which are working together to solve critical community problems. We are not a service provider, but a grassroots, direct action, multi-issued organization, which has come to be a powerful force for improving the quality of life in our community.

Seniors: Memorial Hospital, John Knox Village, and Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar agreed to create a study group to identify funding and land for a high quality Nursing Home serving low-income seniors

Juvenile Arrest: We asked you to call our state legislators to get our Civil Citation bill on the agenda- and it worked! One week after the Action, the bill passed unanimously through it’s 4th committee. There are 2 more committees before the final vote! Stay tuned to save 9,000 kids from an arrest record!

Mental Health: Broward County Sheriff’s Office agreed to propose $100,000 in their 2018 budget to expand training for officers on how to deal with the mentally ill

The BOLD Justice team has been busy working on the issues that have been voted on by the members. The Seniors Committee to help improve the living conditions of seniors in assistant living and nursing homes. You are welcome to attend and help on the working committees as shown below.

Seniors Committee

Abuse of SeniorsThe Problem: Broward County residents of long-term care facilities are being abused and neglected

From 2011 to early 2014, 350 different Assisted Living Facilities in the county were cited for dangerous violations by the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).

Fines for Assisted Living Facility violations from July 2013 to June 2014 total over $70,000.

Broward residents looking for a safe long-term care facility for their loved ones have very few options

BOLD Justice’s Solution

The Green House model of assisted living facilities improves the quality of care and reduces life-threatening violations.

It is a self-contained home for 10-12 people. In this kind of facility, residents get more direct contact with caregivers reducing transfers to the hospital.

The Broward Housing Authority has the authority to pull together stakeholders to get a Greenhouse built

Mental Health Committee
The Problem:1/3 of the people in Broward County jails are suffering from mental illness.

Since 2003 the jail population in Broward County has declined by 12%, but the number of people with mental illness in jail has nearly doubled

In Broward County, it costs $130 / day to keep people with a mental illness locked up

Jail is not the best place to keep people who are mentally ill. It is expensive and ineffective.

BOLD Justice’s Solution.

BOLD Justice got the Sheriff to commit to train all 2,800 of his officers in Crisis Intervention Teams Training (CIT) within the next 4 years

CIT is a 40-hour training for officers to learn skills for approaching Mentally Ill Suspects and alternatives to incarceration

It reduces injuries for both suspects and officers

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Testimonials

We became members of Our Savior many years ago when our sons attended the preschool here. At the time, John was not attending church and had not for many years. Glenda would attend various churches sporadically. So the preschool was an entry point for John and Glenda but that alone was not enough to join […]

The Strang Family

Members since 1990

Our Savior Lutheran has been my second home since 2004. Attending PreK-8th grade here has been a joy! The staff has brought me to attend church service here because of their love and dedication towards the ministry our Lord. Walking into our church, you are filled with happiness and love because of the friendly Christ-loving environment! Teaching Sunday school here has been […]

Jared Khan-Bagley

Members since 2006

My children and I started coming to Our Savior Lutheran Church in 1990 off and on when my daughter was in the 3-yr-old program in the Pre-school. We decided to join Our Savior Lutheran Church permanently because of the welcome we received every time we came. Now Our Savior Lutheran is a part of our […]

Annonymous

Members since 1994

We have enjoyed membership here and consider everyone at Our Savior our family. Jesus tells us, “Love one another as I have loved you,” and Our Savior Lutheran makes it easy for us to do that. Our Savior feeds our faith by offering many opportunities for growth. There are Sunday morning, Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, […]

The Fischers

Members since 1971

We love Our Savior because it has become our second home. Our children started here in Sunday School, the Preschool, Elementary and onto Confirmation. This church’s congregation is a fabulous, loving group of Christ-loving people.

The Rodriguez Family

Members since 1994

I became a member of Our Savior Lutheran because the first time I walked in the door, I felt God’s presence and His love. I came to speak with Pastor Volz for the first time about conflicts I was experiencing in my life; he sat and talked with me for over an hour about it! […]

Mary

Member since 1992

We were looking for a family oriented, small congregation as we were planning our wedding. One of our family members was part of the choir of Our Savior Lutheran Church and invited us to attend. It just took for us to attend to one service to know that this is where we wanted to worship God. […]

The Orta Family

Member since 2011

I love Our Savior because it feels like one big giant family.

Troy

Member since 2009

We love Our Savior Lutheran because it is a very friendly environment, also everyone seems like family! Our Savior provides a very welcoming atmosphere.

The Marshall Family

Friends since 2004

I became a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church because I needed a “home church” and I felt the love of the persons who are members here; many of whom I knew in a previous Lutheran Church.

John

Member since 2015

I became a member of Our Savior Lutheran because it was near and my first Sunday everyone was so friendly. I love Our Savior because I feel at home and love everyone. Our Savior feeds my faith through it’s church services, Communion, choir, Bible Brunch, and Women’s Group. Jesus is my Savior and refuge!

Libby

Member since 2000

Jesus is my all in all. He is my Lord and Savior and He has healed me many times from cancer, heart attacks, etc. He died for me so I can be a child of God and I try my best to turn my life and my will over to Him every day.

Gerry

Member since 1971

We love Our Savior Lutheran because this whole place, both church and school, feels like an extension of our family. The love for our students and their families goes beyond words.